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Midland 16, Amarillo 3:Pedro Avila's return is marred when he leaves the game in the 2nd with an injury. Down 2-0, Avila delivered a fastball to the fourth batter and immediately fell to the ground and rolled around in pain. Appeared to be the elbow and looked really bad. Lake Bachar, Kaz Makita and Daurus Valdez were also touched up as the Soddies gave up a season-high 16 runs and 18 hits. Taylor Trammell 1-for-4 HR#2 2 RBIs ... Edward Olivares 1-for-4 ... Hudson Potts 1-for-3 HR#13 RBI ... Luis Torrens 0-for-4.

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El Paso: The Chihuahuas moved 1.0 game ahead of Las Vegas with 18 to play. They continue their four game series in Salt Lake tonight before returning home for an 11-game homestand starting Monday. They do not have another off day the rest of the season ... Bryan Mitchell threw 2 scoreless innings in a mop-up role last night ... In his last 6 games Seth Mejias-Brean is 12-for-25 with 11 runs scored.

Amarillo: Pedro Avila's long rehab came to an abrupt and apparently tragic end. It appeared he almost certainly blew out his elbow ... Amarillo's lead fell to.4.0 games ahead of Corpus Christi with 18 games remaining. David Bednar has thrown 8 straight scoreless outings (9.0 IP 4H 0R 0BB 16Ks). He is Rule 5 eligible.

Lake Elsinore: Gabriel Arias finally reached .300 (.303) with his 3-for-4 night. He is tied for 5th in the Cal League batting race. Teammate Luis Campusano leads at .322.

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Amarillo: Pedro Avila's long rehab came to an abrupt and apparently tragic end. It appeared he almost certainly blew out his elbow

Sounds like the classic UCL pop. He's young at 22 years old, and talented. Hope the Padres bring him up to San Diego to chat with Richards, Paddack, Lamet, and maybe Espinosa (well, maybe skip him; his experience might dress Avila) to talk through the rehab process after his surgery, and give him encouragement. He's not going to have to go through this alone. By this time, the Padres have a whole support system in place for TJ recovery.

Yeah... still a very nice set of top prospects w/ two graduations. I am kind of surprised that Potts made the grade... at the same time, Edwards and Campusano should both be ranked higher IMO. Each led their respective leagues in batting for almost the entire season at relatively young ages. The speed tool for Edwards is legit and Campusano has more pop in his bat than many thought. In the end, if they keep doing what they are doing they will climb the board quickly.

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He has struggled this year, no doubt. However, let's not forget he's 20 and playing in a league with guys 3-4 years older.

Indeed... but he plays a position that is on lockdown in our organization. There is no rush to move him. As a matter of fact, his stock may rise when he has a chance to hit in the PCL. That being said, he is a prospect that I would be willing to include this offseason for the right return.

Salt Lake 12, El Paso 5Dietrich Enns gave up more home runs (3) than recorded outs (2) in the first inning as the Chihuahuas had to empty the bullpen. El Paso played the game with only two reserves on the bench. The lone highlight was Michael Gettys 30th home run, tying Hunter Renfroe's franchise record. Gettys 2-for-4 2B HR#30 3 RBIs ... Aderlin Rodriguez 3-for-4 2 doubles RBI.